Travel information

Getting your group to the museum

Travel information

Frequently asked questions:

Where can our coach drop us off?

Your coach can drop you off at the front of the Museum opposite the main entrance. From here it’s a short walk to the Group Entrance on Imperial College road.

Can I park my minibus outside the museum?

We do not offer any parking at the Museum. However there are two parking spaces for disabled badge holders, opposite the main entrance of the museum.

Where is the nearest tube station?

The nearest tube station South Kensington is a ten minute walk away and has access to the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines. Gloucester Road tube station is a 15 minute walk away and is based on the Circle , District and Piccadilly line.

A pedestrian subway runs directly from the ticket barrier at South Kensington station to the Main Entrance of the Museum.

What buses can we take?

Routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414 , C1 and 430 stop near us (South Kensington Station).

Bus routes 9, 10, 52 ,70 , 360 and 452 stop near the Royal Albert Hall , from where it is a ten to fifteen minute walk south to the Museum's Group Entrance.

Nearest public car park?

The Museum itself does not offer any car parking. For the nearest public car park please see the NCP website for details.

There are also parking meters on Exhibition Road itself please see the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea's website for more details.

Information for groups with Special Needs

There are parking spaces available for badge holders outside the Museum. Parking is limited to a four hour stage.

Is my group eligible for free travel?

If your school group is based in London, you may be eligible for free travel. Please see the Transport for London website for details. Also see nearest Transport for London Coach Park.